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Claudia Balducci for
King County Executive

Throughout my career I have always focused on outcomes that make a difference for the people of King County: public safety, housing and transportation. We deserve to feel and be safe in our communities – which is why I have delivered public safety solutions from support for law enforcement to crime prevention, and behavioral health responses. Our communities are growing increasingly expensive – which is why I fight for expanded access to affordable housing and convenient, sustainable transportation options.

I’m excited for the opportunity to bring my experience, perseverance and proven record to the office of County Executive.

— Claudia
Claudia Balducci for
King County Executive

Throughout my career I have always focused on outcomes that make a difference for the people of King County: public safety, housing and transportation. We deserve to feel and be safe in our communities – which is why I have delivered public safety solutions from support for law enforcement to crime prevention, and behavioral health responses. Our communities are growing increasingly expensive – which is why I fight for expanded access to affordable housing and convenient, sustainable transportation options.

I’m excited for the opportunity to bring my experience, perseverance and proven record to the office of County Executive.

— Claudia
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The UrbanistKing County Council Wants Fewer ‘Ghost’ Buses and Better Data Collection

March 19, 2025
The King County Council wants to zap the frequency of “ghost” buses, which are the bane of many transit riders’ existence. A ghost bus is when buses that are scheduled, and even appear inbound on transit apps, never actually come. King County Metro has seen a marked improvement in recentRead More

Railway Track and Structures Sound Transit Celebrates Transit-Oriented Development Project Groundbreaking

March 17, 2025
According to the release, BRIDGE’s Housing project will include 234 new homes near the Spring District Station. The site was transferred by Sound Transit and the City of Bellevue late last year and is located on land that was once part of a seven-acre site next to the OMF East facility. OnceRead More

The DailyKing County City Council approves task force to improve transit safety legislation

March 11, 2025
The King County Council unanimously passed legislation March 4 to establish a countywide task force on transit safety, following the murder of transit operator Shawn Yim. The initiative, backed by the Amalgamated Transit Union (ATU) Local 587, comes as safety concerns on public transit continue toRead More

The UrbanistSeattle and King County Grapple with Federal Disinvestment and Threats

March 6, 2025
...Balducci plans to continue focusing on this issue. “We can keep our eye on the horizon, see the threats coming over it, and potentially be ready to backfill or support especially critical services that people rely on if we have to do that,” she said. While the County lacks the resourcesRead More

Fox 13King Co. prosecutor faces $15.5M in cuts due to General Fund deficit

March 5, 2025
...King County council member Claudia Balducci agreed the county’s mission should be to fully fund public safety. She wrote in a statement, "Community safety and an effective, accountable and humane criminal justice system are some of the most critical functions of King County government andRead More

MyNorthwest‘Ghost Buses’ haunting King County Metro riders, Council vows to fix it

March 5, 2025
In hopes of improving the reliability of King County’s public transportation system, the King County Council has approved legislation aimed at addressing “ghost buses,” or unplanned trip cancellations. This move is designed to boost transparency and ensure that commuters receive timelyRead More

KOMO NewsKing County Council approves transit safety task force after violence on Metro buses

March 4, 2025
SEATTLE — The full King County Council unanimously approved the formation of a new task force aimed at improving safety measures on public transit. The vote comes just months after the tragic stabbing death of Metro bus driver Shawn Yim and a few weeks after two people were shot on aRead More

Northwest Asian WeeklyTraveling art installation honors Bellevue’s Japanese farmers

February 26, 2025
Bellevue Library last Wednesday welcomed the public to a new, traveling art installation meant to honor Bellevue’s Japanese farmers who were seized from their homes and incarcerated during WWII. The installation was unveiled on the annual Day of Remembrance, which memorializes the forcedRead More

KOMO NewsKing County leaders, transit union work to form safety task force after Metro bus violence

February 26, 2025
County and city leaders, alongside the transit union, are working to form a transit safety task force to address public safety concerns following two violent incidents on Metro buses in recent months.Read More
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Organizing works — and Friday night’s Young Democrats of Washington Convention Kickoff was a testament to what we can achieve together! 

There was so much celebrated, and a few shoutouts to echo. Congrats to: 
- Young Dems of WA’s new president Austin Christoffersen on a great event 
- KCYD’s chair Rohana Joshi on her first race for Carnation City Council 
- To WA Dems Chair Shasti Conrad for being voted DNC Vice Chair

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Organizing works — and Friday night’s Young Democrats of Washington Convention Kickoff was a testament to what we can achieve together!

There was so much celebrated, and a few shoutouts to echo. Congrats to:
- Young Dems of WA’s new president Austin Christoffersen on a great ...event
- KCYD’s chair Rohana Joshi on her first race for Carnation City Council
- To WA Dems Chair Shasti Conrad for being voted DNC Vice Chair

To the Young Democrats of WA: your energy and leadership show that the future of our party is bright — thank you for all you do to mobilize and educate young voters across the state to keep us moving forward!

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5 days ago

Today, we honor Juneteenth—a day that marks the end of slavery in the United States and celebrates Black freedom, resilience, and joy.

I’m proud that in 2020, we made Juneteenth a recognized holiday in King County—a long-overdue step in acknowledging our history and the ongoing work ...of racial justice.

I’m reflecting today about what Juneteenth represents: both the delayed promise of freedom, and the power of truth, community, and persistence. There’s still so much work to do, and I’m committed to doing it—with humility, and in partnership.

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I'm proud to share a new sole endorsement! Thank you IBEW 77 for believing in my campaign and offering your sole endorsement in the race for King County Executive.

For 125 years, IBEW 77 has been a powerful force for worker rights, safety, and wellbeing in the electrical industry, supporting the backbone of our infrastructure. I’m proud to work and stand with you, as we together build a more connected and sustainable region. Lightbox link for post with description I'm proud to share a new sole endorsement! Thank...

I'm proud to share a new sole endorsement! Thank you IBEW 77 for believing in my campaign and offering your sole endorsement in the race for King County Executive.

For 125 years, IBEW 77 has been a powerful force for worker rights, safety, and wellbeing in the electrical industry, ...supporting the backbone of our infrastructure. I’m proud to work and stand with you, as we together build a more connected and sustainable region.

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This weekend, I joined tens of thousands of protestors across King County to send a message that we are standing up and fighting back.

The actions of this administration - from attacks on our LGBTQ+ neighbors to escalating ICE raids targeting peaceful, law-abiding people – are wrong, harmful, and completely out of step with the values of our County, named after Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. We should be working to keep people safe, not ripping families apart, not slashing life-saving funds, not rolling back our rights. 

At moments like this, I am grateful to community members who are exercising their right to protest and speak out. Your voices are essential, and it is our duty as public officials to ensure your rights are protected. Protestors must be able to assemble and speak out without fear of violence or intimidation. 

I am committed to doing everything in my power to ensure that law enforcement is focused on de-escalation, protection, and upholding constitutional rights, and I will continue to work closely with community partners to ensure they have the resources and support they need to protect vulnerable communities.
 
As we head into this new week, we must remain vigilant, especially when it comes to protecting our immigrant neighbors. If you are looking for resources or ways to help, here are some trusted organizations:

Know Your Rights / Educate Others About Their Rights:
- ACLU of Washington: https://www.aclu-wa.org/know-your-rights
- NW Immigrant Rights Project: https://www.nwirp.org/resources/

Report ICE Activity / Request Help:
- WAISN Rapid Response Hotline: 1-844-RAID-REP (1-844-724-3737)

Our community is strongest when we stand together for human rights, dignity, and justice. I remain committed to that work every day.

In solidarity,
Claudia Lightbox link for post with description This weekend, I joined tens of thousands of...

This weekend, I joined tens of thousands of protestors across King County to send a message that we are standing up and fighting back.

The actions of this administration - from attacks on our LGBTQ+ neighbors to escalating ICE raids targeting peaceful, law-abiding people – are wrong, ...harmful, and completely out of step with the values of our County, named after Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. We should be working to keep people safe, not ripping families apart, not slashing life-saving funds, not rolling back our rights.

At moments like this, I am grateful to community members who are exercising their right to protest and speak out. Your voices are essential, and it is our duty as public officials to ensure your rights are protected. Protestors must be able to assemble and speak out without fear of violence or intimidation.

I am committed to doing everything in my power to ensure that law enforcement is focused on de-escalation, protection, and upholding constitutional rights, and I will continue to work closely with community partners to ensure they have the resources and support they need to protect vulnerable communities.

As we head into this new week, we must remain vigilant, especially when it comes to protecting our immigrant neighbors. If you are looking for resources or ways to help, here are some trusted organizations:

Know Your Rights / Educate Others About Their Rights:
- ACLU of Washington: https://www.aclu-wa.org/know-your-rights
- NW Immigrant Rights Project: https://www.nwirp.org/resources/

Report ICE Activity / Request Help:
- WAISN Rapid Response Hotline: 1-844-RAID-REP (1-844-724-3737)

Our community is strongest when we stand together for human rights, dignity, and justice. I remain committed to that work every day.

In solidarity,
Claudia

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"There is no stronger voice for transit service, and the safety of transit riders and operators, than Claudia Balducci. Claudia has done more to advocate for and expand light rail than any other elected official in our region, and as Executive she will build on this outstanding record of leadership." 
- Kirk Hovenkotter, Transportation for Washington

As a life-long transit rider and long-time transportation champion, it’s a true honor to be solely endorsed by Transportation for Washington. As County Executive, I’ll keep moving full steam ahead on our vision of expanding light rail, increasing bus service, and prioritizing transit and road safety. Lightbox link for post with description "There is no stronger voice for transit service,...

"There is no stronger voice for transit service, and the safety of transit riders and operators, than Claudia Balducci. Claudia has done more to advocate for and expand light rail than any other elected official in our region, and as Executive she will build on this outstanding record of ...leadership."
- Kirk Hovenkotter, Transportation for Washington

As a life-long transit rider and long-time transportation champion, it’s a true honor to be solely endorsed by Transportation for Washington. As County Executive, I’ll keep moving full steam ahead on our vision of expanding light rail, increasing bus service, and prioritizing transit and road safety.

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Today on #NationalGunViolenceAwarenessDay, we must reaffirm our commitment to the essential work of gun violence prevention. Lives are at stake. We must act together, with urgency to remove guns from our streets, promote activities and organizations working in our communities to give people hope, and prevent gun violence before it happens. Lightbox link for post with description Today on #NationalGunViolenceAwarenessDay, we ...

Today on #NationalGunViolenceAwarenessDay, we must reaffirm our commitment to the essential work of gun violence prevention. Lives are at stake. We must act together, with urgency to remove guns from our streets, promote activities and organizations working in our communities to give people hope, ...and prevent gun violence before it happens.

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I’m excited to announce new endorsements from Democrats for Diversity & Inclusion, King County Young Democrats, 30th District Democrats, 45th District Democrats, and 47th District Democrats. I’m so honored to receive this support, now with the most democratic organization endorsements in this race.

In my 22 years as an elected leader, I’ve always fought to defend Democratic values. These organizations stepping up to support me is a reflection of my long track record of results for people in King County - and I’m ready to keep going, to fight for our rights and real progress as County Executive. Lightbox link for post with description I’m excited to announce new endorsements from...

I’m excited to announce new endorsements from Democrats for Diversity & Inclusion, King County Young Democrats, 30th District Democrats, 45th District Democrats, and 47th District Democrats. I’m so honored to receive this support, now with the most democratic organization endorsements in ...this race.

In my 22 years as an elected leader, I’ve always fought to defend Democratic values. These organizations stepping up to support me is a reflection of my long track record of results for people in King County - and I’m ready to keep going, to fight for our rights and real progress as County Executive.

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Honored to receive the endorsement of the 47th District Democrats!

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4 weeks ago

Balducci Calls on John Arthur Wilson to End Campaign For Executive and Resign as County Assessor

Urges all candidates in County Executive Race to join the call

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Balducci Calls on John Arthur Wilson to End Campaign For Executive and Resign as County Assessor

Urges all candidates in County Executive Race to join the call

https://publicola.com/2025/05/29/new-stalking-allegations-against-king-county-assessor-county-executive-candidate-wilson/

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